TONY BINDIN YUWATI - BARK PAINTING

TONY BINDIN YUWATI 1931

TITLE: Untitled (Goanna chasing a snake up a tree)

SIZE: 58cm X 26cm (22.8" X 10.2")

MEDIUM: Natural earth pigments on bark

YEAR PRODUCED: circa 1990's

PROVENANCE: Purchased from private collection, Melbourne.

In another time creative spirits wandered the earth in many forms including human, animal and climatic. As they traveled they created the features of the land, rivers, seas, hills, waterholes and rock formations. They created and controlled the movement of the sun and moon, stars, rain clouds and the tides. They also established sacred laws and customs.

The art from Ramingining essentially derives from the travels and journeys of the creative spirits. Ever dynamic, art from this area is constantly changing and evolving to reveal new forms and new perspectives on the ancient stories. The Aboriginal Memorial, created in 1988 by 43 artists from Ramingining, is a testament to all Aboriginal people who died defending their lands against incursion by the British and other invaders. Described by James Mollison, then Director of the National Gallery of Australia where it is on permanent display, “The Aboriginal Memorial is one of the most important art works ever produced in this country”.

Tony Bindin Yuwati is an artist from the Ramingining area and is represented by the Bula'bula Arts Aboriginal Corporation. His style is characteristic to the area of the northern Arnhem Land. A certificate of Authenticity will be issued with the work guaranteeing 100% authenticity. This painting will be couriered in a safe and sturdy package to avoid any damage of the artwork whilst in transit.